Nancy J. Hopp, 70, of St. Charles, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born July 17, 1953, in Joliet, Illinois.

Nancy was a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Northern Illinois University, and MacCormac College. She worked for over 40 years in the court reporting and legal support industry as a court reporter, court reporting firm partner, litigation support software liaison, and president of a court reporting firm. In her retirement, Nancy traveled the world with family and friends while also volunteering her time at Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry. After living in St. Louis for over 10 years, she returned to the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Scott Krejci, at the beginning of 2024.

One of Nancy’s greatest passions was music. She spent her childhood and teenage years mastering the piano. In motherhood, Nancy instilled a love of music and musicianship in both her children. Later in adulthood, she learned to play bass guitar and would go on to play in a band, participate in camps at Victor Wooten’s Center for Music & Nature, play at the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, and attend countless live music events across the country.

Nancy is survived by her two adoring children, Stephanie (husband, Andrew Klinsky) Hopp and Nicholas Hopp; her loving partner, Scott Krejci; her brothers, Jim (Lisa) Marenche and Bob Marenche; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Stephanie (Biegun) Marenche; and her dear friend and former husband, Gary Hopp.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 4-8 p.m., at The Venue (21 S. Broadway Avenue - Route 25 - Aurora, IL 60505). 

The Venue cannot accept gifts or flowers in advance of the celebration. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that memorial contributions be made in Nancy’s name to any of the following organizations that she held very close to her heart: Keyway Center for Diversions & Reentry, Victor Wooten Center for Music & Nature, National Court Reporting Foundation, and Partners in Health.

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